Sometimes I miss the good ol’ days. When gameplay was simple, graphics were even simpler, and it was just fun and simple. Simple yeah? Well Atlus has attempted to recreate this magical feeling of simple fun with 3D Dot Game Heroes. Interesting name.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Dotnia
I’m actually really stoked about this game. To put it concisely, this game is like a next-gen, LEGO infused concoction of Zelda and DragonQuest. It has the storyline of DragonQuest with the action/puzzle scheme of Zelda. For retro gamers, this is, to put it in simple terms, AWESOME!
Some classic Zelda slashing
As far as presentation goes, it looks sweet so far. It’s all about pixels in this game; 3D pixels. As you’ll be able to see from the trailer at the end of this article, the game has a very distinctive visual feel to it. And the sound! It’s a great fusion of retro music and next-gen sounds.
This is sure to be an epic quest of 8-bit proportions
The story goes like this: A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom. Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more!
Can't you just feel the retro-magic coming back?
Naturally, you take control of the hero as you embark on this epic psuedo-8-bit adventure. Here’s the features list:
• Ultimate retro love letter – Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this lovingly-crafted adventure. Eye-popping visuals capture the nostalgic charm of pixel graphics in cutting edge 3D. Simple, but deep action-adventure gameplay is a throwback to the 8-bit era. Veterans will find references and jokes that pay homage to the great games of yore.
• Awe and adventure live again – Embark on the next generation of classic exploration and discovery in a grand story-based quest. A hero sets out to gain the power of the six sages and the six orbs that protected the kingdom of Dotnia, which now stands on the verge of destruction.
• Customize your hero – When pixels are your building blocks, the possibilities are unlimited. Freely edit the look of your character, or design one completely from scratch, and then trade designs with friends via a compatible USB storage device. Your hero’s blade is also upgradeable, letting you add length and width to create a sword that fills the whole screen!
